SK0-005 server-hardware-installation-management Practice Question
A server administrator needs to set up out-of-band management for a new server. Which THREE of the following are essential for successful configuration and remote access? (Choose three.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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A dedicated management network interface (e.g., iDRAC, iLO dedicated port).
Out-of-band management relies on a dedicated hardware controller (BMC), a separate network interface for remote access, and a client-side tool to interact with it.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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A DHCP server configured to provide an IP to the management interface.
Why it's wrong here
While convenient, DHCP is not essential; a static IP can be assigned manually to the management interface.
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A dedicated management network interface (e.g., iDRAC, iLO dedicated port).
Why this is correct
A dedicated port physically separates management traffic from production data, which is fundamental to true out-of-band operation.
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A Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with proper firmware.
Why this is correct
The BMC is the core hardware component that monitors and controls the server remotely. Without it, out-of-band management is impossible.
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An installed operating system on the server.
Why it's wrong here
Out-of-band management functions independently of the server's OS; it can operate even when the server is off or the OS has failed.
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A web browser or SSH client to access the management console.
Why this is correct
To remotely interact with the BMC, an administrator needs a compatible client such as a web browser for GUI or an SSH client for command-line access.
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Key term
Out-of-band
Out-of-band refers to a separate, dedicated network path used for managing and configuring IT devices, distinct from the main data traffic path.
Key term
OOB
OOB (Out-of-Band Management) is a method of managing network devices using a dedicated, separate network path that does not carry production traffic.
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